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15 Jul 18
Kat’s story – Making Ends Meet
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In our mission to help, it’s so important that we treasure the stories of the difference the Foodbank is able to make in peoples’ lives. Today we’d love to share one of these stories with you, about a lady called Kat. Kat came into the Foodbank due to a crisis with her job. She was […]
4 Jul 18
Foodbank Open Day
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Bournemouth Foodbank recently welcomed some very important people to the new warehouse in Boscombe! Students from St. James’ Church of England Primary Academy came to help pack food parcels and were joined by leaders and members of local churches. Even the Bishop of Southampton made a guest appearance! The new warehouse and office are generously […]
25 May 18
Give while you shop
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How can we be conscientious in the way we consume? We all buy stuff! From basic essentials like food and clothes, to all those contracts like car insurance or mobile phone tariffs and some occasional luxuries like a holiday abroad or a new mountain bike. What if we could give money as easily as we spend […]
10 May 18
Sponsors lend a hand – to build what they bought!
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Bournemouth Foodbank partners with a variety of local groups who have a desire to see poverty eradicated in our town. Two of our corporate sponsors went above and beyond in support of our relocation project by sending teams of volunteers to help fit the items they had bought for the new warehouse. Foresters Financial […]
2 May 18
Superfoods! What goes in a food parcel – and why!
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Superfoods! What goes in a food parcel and why? The contents list of an emergency food parcel has been very carefully considered by the Trussell Trust’s team of nutritionists to ensure we are providing a balanced diet to our clients. Recently, we’ve been pleased to work with nutrition students from Bournemouth University’s Faculty of Health […]
13 Apr 18
Brand new Foodbank collection points
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Nationwide Building Society’s Social Investment Committee in Bournemouth have made a generous donation to fund 12 food collection points! The first was unveiled at their admin centre on Richmond Hill by Committee lead Maria Debska and member Ryan Fairbrass. “We’ve had a brilliant working relationship with Foodbank over the past few years, particularly around Christmas […]
3 Apr 18
Relocation, relocation, relocation – we’re moving!
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Drumroll please… Bournemouth Foodbank are relocating to new premises! From Monday 30 April 2018, you will find us at our new warehouse and office, hosted by St George’s Methodist Church in Boscombe. Anyone with a growing family will understand the need to find a bigger home and all the excitement that’s involved in moving. That’s […]
2 Mar 18
Egg Us On this Easter!
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Spring is coming – even if it doesn’t quite feel like it amidst the blizzard that’s engulfed Bournemouth over the last few days! Even so, it won’t be long before the daffodils are shining and the birds are chirping, and that means one thing – Easter is almost upon us! Easter is a great time […]
2 Mar 18
Social Media Co-Ordinator – Job Description
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Bournemouth Foodbank is currently looking for a social media co-ordinator to join our communications team as a volunteer. Do you have the skills to support our wonderful charity? Or perhaps you know someone who does? Download the job description here To apply for this position, please fill out this form. Apply for this role […]
26 Jan 18
Lend a hand! Foodbank volunteer vacancies
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Bournemouth Foodbank Needs You! Over the last 6 months, we have fed 2,500 local people in crisis. As the problem of food poverty worsens in our town, we need more help to meet this desperate need. Alongside food donations and financial contributions, volunteers are the vital life blood of our operation. We rely on our […]